Sean “P. Diddy” combs faces legal battle as President Trump weighs possible pardon
TOI World Desk | TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Jul 04, 2025, 01:02 IST
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Sean “P. Diddy” Combs is in legal trouble. He faces serious charges. These include racketeering and sex trafficking. The jury is deadlocked on one key charge. Donald Trump might pardon him. Trump says he will consider it. The decision depends on fairness. The jury will resume deliberations soon. The legal and entertainment worlds are watching closely.
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs is currently facing serious criminal charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking, in a high-profile case that has captured national attention. Combs has pleaded not guilty, denying all allegations against him. While the jury has reached verdicts on four of the five charges, it remains deadlocked on the crucial racketeering count, leaving the outcome uncertain. If convicted on all counts, Combs could face a life sentence.
As the trial continues, President Donald Trump has emerged as a potential key figure in Combs’ fate, since only the president has the authority to grant a pardon. Trump has previously issued pardons to other controversial figures, prompting speculation about whether he might intervene in this case.
When asked about the possibility of pardoning Combs during a May 30 press interaction, Trump acknowledged that no formal request had been made but noted that “people are thinking about it” and some had come close to asking. Trump admitted he had not followed the trial closely and that he had not spoken to Combs in years, suggesting their friendship cooled after Trump’s entry into politics. He also referenced past “nasty statements” Combs had made publicly but emphasized that political life demands focusing on what’s best for the country rather than popularity.
Despite this, Trump left the door open to considering a pardon, stating he would review the facts and would be willing to act if Combs were found to have been treated unfairly, even if personal feelings were strained.
The jury is scheduled to resume deliberations on the racketeering charge on July 2. The outcome of this trial and any potential presidential pardon remain closely watched developments in the legal and entertainment worlds.
As the trial continues, President Donald Trump has emerged as a potential key figure in Combs’ fate, since only the president has the authority to grant a pardon. Trump has previously issued pardons to other controversial figures, prompting speculation about whether he might intervene in this case.
When asked about the possibility of pardoning Combs during a May 30 press interaction, Trump acknowledged that no formal request had been made but noted that “people are thinking about it” and some had come close to asking. Trump admitted he had not followed the trial closely and that he had not spoken to Combs in years, suggesting their friendship cooled after Trump’s entry into politics. He also referenced past “nasty statements” Combs had made publicly but emphasized that political life demands focusing on what’s best for the country rather than popularity.
Despite this, Trump left the door open to considering a pardon, stating he would review the facts and would be willing to act if Combs were found to have been treated unfairly, even if personal feelings were strained.
The jury is scheduled to resume deliberations on the racketeering charge on July 2. The outcome of this trial and any potential presidential pardon remain closely watched developments in the legal and entertainment worlds.